Government forces and Coalition fighters launch heavy attack on Houthis in Shabwa

a heavy attack on the Houthi and allied forces sites in Asilan district, western Shabwa governorate, southeastern Yemen, a field source said.

The source told Almasdaronline that the attack targeted Tawal Alsadah sites in the area.

The source added that the government and pro-government forces have stormed Bir Qaid site, where the Houthis and allied forces were fortifying, and unidentified number of Houthi casualties fell in the attack.

The source pointed out that the Saudi-led Arab Coalition fighters also launched several raids on Houthi positions in Hajar Kahlan area.

It is noteworthy that fierce fighting has been raging in Asilan since two days, and the government forces have made considerable military gains and re-seized control of a number of sites west of Shabwa governorate.